ABSTRACT
Society's punitive response to criminal youth has led to the virtual elimination of rehabilitation services for youth who commit homicide. This paper offers an overview of etiological factors contributing to youth homicide. Using Brickman's model of helping and coping, insight is offered into why American society has taken such a punitive stance toward youth homicide. Proposed changes that support social justice for these youths are presented at individual, family, community, and societal levels with a focus on prevention and intervention. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1–800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: < docdelivery@haworthpress.com > Website: < https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com > ©2003 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.] 192
